The Grenfell Tower Fire: Our response We were able to give immediate response to a request for blankets and trauma teddies. We will be sending knitting kits (yarn, needles etc) to help survivors feel the calming effects of knitting. We have devised practical ways of helping with a selection of Good Gifts. Patterns in support of Grenfell Tower victims Jane Crowfoot has donated wonderful patterns in support of our Grenfell…
The fire at Grenfell Tower has left people with nothing to wear and nowhere to call home. Donated items are pouring in and the community is struggling to organise the vast quantity. We have sent two bags of toys and blankets, but do not want to overwhelm them. As the weather gets cooler victims of the fire will still be relying on donations and will need warm clothes. We want to continue helping…
The Great Knit for Peace KnitFest November 5th 2017, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London SW3 5EE 10 AM – 6 PM Stalls offering everything knitterly: Yarn, knitting kits, haberdashery, books, patterns, charity Christmas cards, accessories. Tombola of yarns. Courses by famous knitting and crochet designers. Learn to knit or crochet. Sale of beautiful knitting for adults, children, babies and blankets, cushions, toys (handmade not home-made). Twiddlemuffs. Delicious food…
Get Involved! The Big Woolly Weekend! 10th & 11th of June 2017 Calling all knitters! Bergere de France has created The Big Woolly Weekend project, which calls on knitters to get together and knit in public for Knit for Peace and The Jo Cox Foundation‘s The Great Get Together. On the 10th or 11th of June, choose a public place with your knitting group or group of friends, and knit or…
Beautiful Designer Patterns Last year KnitPro very generously created a project in aid of Knit for Peace. Patterns for twelve gorgeous blanket squares, created by high profile designers, were released weekly through our website. They are now available to purchase as one e-book for just £6. Along with the patterns the e-book also contains ideas for blanket layouts and instructions for different borders. Click here for more information and to…